Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist **This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.** Join Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world In this role, you will provide clinical leadership to the Respiratory Therapy Department staff within the designated specialty area while performing the duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. **A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm-7:30am with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Provide clinical leadership to the respiratory staff as designated by departmental management + Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and acts as a resource person for staff + Assign therapist workload and adjusts staffing based on patient volume + Participate in continuous quality improvement + Provide feedback on staff performance + Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy Policy/Procedures/Protocols + Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team. + Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing, and LIPs. + Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (at sites where applicable). + If the employee is designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, the employee must meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Associate's degree. + Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy. + 3 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including critical care and/or a specialty environment. + Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC. + Respiratory Care Processional (RCP) Ohio Board licensure. + Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) ​ Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor's degree. + Prior people leadership experience. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA). Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. + Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range. + May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. + Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. + Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities